sepak takraw

English

A rattan ball used to play sepak takraw.

Etymology

Malay sepak (to kick) + Thai ตะกร้อ (takraw, woven rattan ball), literally “to kick a ball”.

Noun

sepak takraw (uncountable)

  1. A sport of Southeast Asia, in which a small rattan ball is kicked back and forth over a net.
    Synonyms: kick volleyball, rattan ball

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